Thorlos Moderate Padded Light Hiking Ankle Sock Walnut L
November 9, 2017 - Comment
Thorlo, the originator of the activity-specific sock, is a family-owned company that designs and manufactures sock products for everything from hiking to tennis to hunting. Every pair of Thorlo’s socks–from original concept to finished product–is made in North Carolina. Thorlo goes to great lengths to ensure that its manufacturing processes are using only recycled or recyclable paper in its packaging. The company provides foot health support through innovative product design. Thorlo recently introduced their “Levels of Protection” system for some of their products to make it easier for the active individual to choose the product that best suits their needs. With an easy 3-2-1 system, consumers can choose the appropriate protection based on the intensity of their activity and their chosen footwear. Get just the right amount of protection and warmth you need in the Thorlo® Light Hiking Mini-Crew sock, specifically designed for extended hikes. It’s constructed using inspired THORLON® acrylic fibers engineered to maintain fabric softness, maximize foot comfort and ensure product durability. CoolMax® technology wicks moisture away from the foot to keep you cool and dry.
Product Features
- Constructed with THORLON® blended with THOR•WICK® COOL fibers for superior softness, resilience, durability and extra moisture-wicking for drier, cooler, better feeling feet.
- Cushioned instep and arch for a better fit, more support and less pressure on the feet for a more comfortable day hike.
- Low profile toe seam won’t rub or irritate the feet.
- Unique padding specifically engineered for light hiking, clinically shown to reduce blisters, pain, pressures and moisture.
- Ventilation panel for extra moisture control and breathability.
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Highly recommended These are excellent hiking socks. I wore them during a Hadrian’s Wall path hike. The weather was wet (usual for Northumbria) and muddy. I wore a pair of polyester dress socks underneath (an old trick I picked up in the service back in the 80’s, kids) and together they worked fine. There is an appropriate amount of padding on the bottom and they managed to breath well in the few moments of sun and dry air. At night I hand washed them and hung them to dry and/or hung them from my pack the…
Not Wearing Well I haven’t purchased Thorlo socks in some years and the quality isn’t what I remember. I purchased these socks for a recent vacation to Maine where we hiked/walked approximately 15 miles a day. During this trip and the first month or so these sock were great. I’ve had them for about 3 months now and they are starting to stretch and not return to their original size. Initially they fit like a well made leather driving glove but now it’s more like an old pair of garden gloves. For the price I…
Never ever underestimate the power of a good sock! These are incredible socks. Very very comfortable and they can make all the difference in a long day with work boots. Don’t EVER underestimate the comfort of a good quality sock! They are just as important as good well fitting shoes.